JP3086318U - Connector assembly equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Problem] To provide an efficient assembling apparatus. The assembling device (J) of the present invention includes a plurality of bases (b0), a first supply device (1), a second supply device (2), a third supply device (3), and a fourth supply device. Feeding device (4)
And a fifth supply device (5), a sixth supply device (6), and a collection unit (7), and the first element (C1), the second element (C2), and the third element of the connector (C). The element (C3) and the fourth element (C4) are transported while being automatically and continuously assembled.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to an assembling apparatus, and more particularly, to an assembling apparatus that automatically and continuously assembles and transports each element (part) of a connector.

[0002]

[Problems to be solved by conventional techniques and devices]

 In general, when assembling a large number of elements or each element of a small connector, the assembly equipment required by each element must have the ideal accuracy, and the design between each assembly equipment must be sure and consistent. Below, the task of assembling the ideal connector must be completed. Efficient assembly equipment with such ideal accuracy is desired.

[0003]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides an efficient assembling apparatus applied to assembling a connector including a first element, a second element, a third element, and a fourth element, with the object of improving the known art. . An assembling apparatus according to the present invention includes: a first supply device having a plurality of bases; at least one first supply unit for setting the first element on the base; A second supply device having at least one second supply unit for supplying a second element so as to be fixed to a case of the element, and a third element disposed on the first element on the base. A third supply unit having a third supply unit for supplying the third element, and a fourth element disposed on the second element above the first element on the base. A fourth supply unit having a fourth supply unit for supplying the fourth element so as to be installed in the first element; and a fourth positioning unit having an end face contacting the fourth element, wherein the fourth positioning unit is a first positioning unit of the first element. Fifth supply device to be fixed to the base, and assembled connector from base A sixth supply device for moving consists of a collection unit for collecting connector which is moved by the sixth feed device.

[0004] The present invention is an assembling apparatus that provides a continuous supply system and assembles and transports each element included in a connector. The automation process of the assembling apparatus reduces production costs and increases production efficiency. improves.

[0005]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 In order to clarify the purpose, features and advantages of the present invention described above, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIGS. 1A and 1B show an exploded view and an assembled view of the connector C, respectively. The connector C is composed of a first element C1, a second element C2, a third element C3, and a fourth element C4. The assembling apparatus J of the present invention is a continuous method of the first element C1, the second element C2, and the third element C3. And the fourth element. The structure, assembling order, and connection of each component of the connector C will be described below.

The first element C1 is a hollow columnar object, and includes a case C100, two first positioning portions C101 (only one of the first positioning portions is shown in FIG. 1A), and two convex portions C102. Case C100 has a through hole through which first element C1 is inserted. The convex portion C102 is formed on the inner wall surface of the case C100, and the two first positioning portions C101 are slots formed on the outer wall surface of the first element C1.

[0008] The second element C2 is a cylindrical shaft, and includes a second positioning portion C201 and both end portions C202 and 203. The second positioning portion C201 is located between both ends C202 and C203. Two concave portions are formed in the second positioning portion C201. The second element C2 of this embodiment is composed of two separable parts.

In the assembly between the second element C2 and the first element C1, the second element C2 is inserted into the case C100 of the first element C1 with the end C202 as a front end, and the second positioning section C201 ( Two concave portions) and two convex portions C102 are engaged and fixed.

[0010] The third element C3 is an elastic element (spring or the like), and when the second element C2 is installed in the case C100 of the first element C1, the third element C3 is an end of the second element C2. It is installed on the second element C2 along C203, and the end of the third element C3 contacts the second positioning part C201 of the second element C2.

[0011] The fourth element C4 is a hollow columnar object, and includes a case C400 and two fourth positioning portions C401 (only one fourth positioning portion C401 is shown in FIG. 1A). Case C400 has a through hole through which fourth element C4 is inserted. The fourth positioning part C401 is two grooves formed on the outer surface of the fourth element C4, and the position of the fourth positioning part C401 is opposed to the two first positioning parts C101 of the first element C1.

FIG. 2 is a top view of the assembling apparatus J according to the present invention. The assembling apparatus J includes a pedestal B, a plurality of bases b0, a first supply device 1, a second supply device 2, a third supply device 3, a fourth supply device 4, and a fifth supply device 5. , A sixth supply device 6, and a collection unit 7. The plurality of bases b0 are provided on a predetermined virtual circle on the upper surface of the pedestal B at equal angular intervals. More specifically, twelve bases b0 are provided at intervals of 30 degrees on a circular pedestal B rotated counterclockwise. The first to sixth supply devices 1 to 6 and the collection unit 7 are installed around the pedestal B so as to face the base b0. The first to fourth supply devices 1 to 6 sequentially assemble the first to fourth elements C1 to C4 of the connector C.

[0013] The first element C1, the second element C2, the third element C3, and the fourth element C4 are housed in part transporters D1, D2, D3, D4, respectively. The first element C1 required by the first supply device 1, the second element C2 required by the second supply device 2, and the third supply device 3 are continuously provided by the parts transport devices D1, D2, D3, and D4, respectively. The required third element C3 and the fourth element C4 required by the fourth supply device 4 are provided.

FIGS. 3 to 5 are views showing a process of installing the first element C1 on the base b0 by the first supply device 1. FIG. 3 to 5, the first supply device 1 includes two first supply units 11, 12, a tray b11, and a positioning mechanism b12. The first supply units 11 and 12 can be moved horizontally and vertically by the action of a pneumatic cylinder (not shown) or another device. The positioning mechanism b12 is provided between the tray b11 and the pedestal B. A plurality of first elements C1 are mounted on the tray b11. The first supply unit 11 sandwiches the first element C1 on the tray b11 and supplies the first element C1 to the positioning mechanism b12. The other first supply unit 12 supplies the first element C1 on the positioning mechanism b12 to the base b0.

FIGS. 6 to 8 are views showing a process of connecting the second element C2 to the first element C1 on the base b0 of FIG. 5 by the second supply device 2. As shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, the second supply device 2 includes two second supply units 21 and 22, a tray b21, and a positioning mechanism b22. The second supply units 21 and 22 can be moved horizontally and vertically by the action of a pneumatic cylinder (not shown) or another device. A plurality of second elements C2 are mounted on the tray b21. The second supply unit 21 sandwiches the second element C2 on the tray b21 and sequentially supplies the second element C2 to the positioning mechanism b22. Another first supply unit 22 supplies the second element C2 on the positioning mechanism b22 into the case C100 of the first element C1 on the base b0.

FIGS. 9 to 11 are views showing a process of connecting the third element C3 to the second element C2 on the first element C1 on the base b0 by the third supply device 3. FIG. As shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, the third supply device 3 includes a guide seat 30, a third supply unit 31, and a guide 32. The guide seat 30 can be moved horizontally and vertically by the action of a pneumatic cylinder (not shown) or other device. The guide seat 30 has holes 300 and 301. The guide 32 is used to continuously transport the plurality of third elements C3 to the hole 300. The third supply unit 31 is a slider slidable in the hole 300, and can supply the third element C <b> 3 transported from the guide seat 30 to the hole 300 to the hole 301. The third element C3 is supplied to the base b0 via the hole 301. Specifically, the third element C3 moves toward the second element C2 along the hole 301, passes through the end C203 of the second element C2, and passes through the second element C2 disposed on the first element C1. (Shown in FIG. 11). At this time, the lower end of the third element C3 contacts the upper end of the second positioning portion C201 of the second element C2.

FIGS. 12 to 14 are views showing a process of connecting the fourth element C4 onto the third element C3 on the base b0 of FIG. 11 by the fourth supply device 4. As shown in FIGS. 12 to 14, the fourth supply device 4 includes a fourth supply unit 41 and two trays b41 and b42. The fourth supply section 41 can be moved horizontally and vertically by the action of a pneumatic cylinder (not shown) or another device. The tray b42 is installed between the tray b41 and the base B. A plurality of fourth elements C4 are mounted on the tray b41. The fourth element C4 is transported to the tray b42. The fourth supply unit 41 sandwiches the fourth element C4 on the tray b42 and is installed on the second and third elements C2 and C3 on the base b0 (shown in FIG. 14). At this time, the lower end of the fourth element C4 contacts the upper end of the third element C3.

FIGS. 15A and 15B show a process in which the fifth supply unit 5 presses the fourth element C 4 in FIG. FIG. 15A shows a state before compression, and FIG. 15B shows a state after compression. As shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B, the fifth supply device includes an end face 50. The end face 50 is used to contact and push down the fourth element C4. By the fifth supply device, the fourth element C4 moves toward the base b0, the third element C3 is compressed, and the two fourth positioning portions C401 of the fourth element C4 are respectively connected to the first element. C1 is coupled to the two first positioning portions C101. Thus, the assembly of the connector C is completed.

FIGS. 16 and 17 are views showing the state before and after the sixth supply device 6 transports the assembled connector C to the collection unit 7. As shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the sixth supply unit 61 transports the connector C to the collection unit 7 with the connector C interposed therebetween.

Since the assembling apparatus of one embodiment is optimized for assembling the connector C, the connector C can be assembled with a desired accuracy. According to the assembling apparatus of one embodiment, the connector C is continuously assembled on the pedestal B while being transported to the rotated pedestal B, so that the connector C is efficiently assembled.

[0021]

[Effect of the Invention] Since the connector C is automatically and continuously assembled by the assembling apparatus, the production cost of the connector C is suppressed, and the production efficiency is improved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

1A is an exploded view of a connector, and FIG. 1B is a side view of an assembled connector.

FIG. 2 is a top view of the assembly device according to the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a view illustrating a process of installing a first element of a connector on a base by a first supply device of the assembling apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a view illustrating a process in which the first supply device of the assembling apparatus of the present invention installs the first element of the connector on the base;

FIG. 5 is a view illustrating a process in which the first supply device of the assembling apparatus of the present invention installs the first element of the connector on the base;

FIG. 6 is a view illustrating a process of installing a second element of the connector on the first element of FIG. 5 by the second supply device of the assembling apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a view illustrating a process of installing a second element of the connector on the first element of FIG. 5 by the second supply device of the assembling apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a view illustrating a process of installing a second element of the connector on the first element of FIG. 5 by the second supply device of the assembling apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a view illustrating a process of installing the third element of the connector on the second element of FIG. 8 by the third supply device of the assembling apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a view illustrating a process in which the third supply device of the assembling apparatus of the present invention installs the third element of the connector on the second element of FIG. 8;

FIG. 11 is a view illustrating a process in which the third supply device of the assembling apparatus of the present invention installs the third element of the connector on the second element of FIG. 8;

FIG. 12 is a view illustrating a process of installing a fourth element of the connector on the first element of FIG. 11 by the fourth supply device of the assembling apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a view illustrating a process of installing the fourth element of the connector on the first element of FIG. 11 by the fourth supply device of the assembling apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a view illustrating a process of installing the fourth element of the connector on the first element of FIG. 11 by the fourth supply device of the assembling apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 15A shows a state before the fifth supply device of the assembling device of the present invention presses the fourth element of FIG. 14;
(B) is a figure which shows the state after pressing a 4th element.

FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a process of transporting the completed connector to the collecting unit by the sixth supply device of the assembling device of the present invention.

FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a process of transporting the completed connector to the collecting unit by the sixth supply device of the assembling device of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... 1st supply apparatus, 2 ... 2nd supply apparatus, 3 ... 3rd supply apparatus, 4 ... 4th supply apparatus, 5 ... 5th supply apparatus, 6 ... 6th supply apparatus, 11, 12 ... 1st supply part , 31 ... second supply unit,
41: fourth supply unit, 50: end face, 61: sixth supply unit, 7
... collecting unit, b0 ... base, J ... assembly device.

Claims (7)

[Utility model registration claims] A first element including a case and a first positioning section; a second element including a second positioning section; a third element;
An assembling apparatus for assembling a connector including a fourth element including a fourth positioning section, comprising: a plurality of bases; and at least one first supply section configured to supply the first element onto each of the bases. 1 supply device; and the second positioning device such that the second positioning portion of the second element is fixed to the case of the first element on the base.
A second supply device having at least one second supply unit for supplying an element, wherein the third element is disposed on the second element located on the first element on the base. A third supply device having a third supply unit for supplying three elements, wherein the fourth element is installed on the second positioning part of the second element located on the first element on the base. A fourth supply unit for supplying the fourth element.
An assembly comprising: a supply device; and a fifth supply device having an end face that is in contact with the fourth element and fixing the fourth positioning portion to the first positioning portion of the first element. apparatus. 2. The assembly device according to claim 1, further comprising a sixth supply device for moving the assembled connector from the base. 3. The assembling apparatus according to claim 2, further comprising a collecting unit for collecting the connector moved by the sixth supply device. 4. The assembling apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a collecting unit for collecting the assembled connector. 5. The fourth positioning part of the fourth element is coupled to the first positioning part of the first element, and fixes the second and third elements between the first and fourth elements. The assembly device according to claim 1, wherein: 6. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said third element is an elastic element. 7. The assembly device according to claim 1, wherein said third element is a spring.